Supreme Court won’t review reinstatement of teacher fired for reading ‘I Need a New Butt!’
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has refused to take up the Hinds County School District’s appeal in the case of an assistant principal who was fired in 2022 for reading a children’s book called “I Need a New Butt!” to a second-grade class, ending four years of litigation with the educator set to get […]
Vicksburg police investigating death of infant at apartment complex
VICKSBURG — The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating the death of an infant at an apartment complex Thursday afternoon. Officers responded at approximately 3:15 p.m. to the Bienville Apartments, located at 4225 Interstate 20 Frontage Road, after receiving a report of a deceased infant. Police said the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain under investigation. […]
Tunica County deputies investigate shooting at gas station
TUNICA COUNTY – The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night at a BP store in Robinsonville. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received a 911 call around 11:23 p.m. June 24 about shots fired at the BP store at 3234 Casino Center Drive. When deputies arrived, they made contact with […]
One killed in shooting on Woody Drive in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a shooting on Woody Drive in Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said that police were called around 12:50 p.m. to the 900 block of Woody Drive after someone reported shots being fired. Police say 19- year-old Javion Clinton […]
One arrested, two wanted after woman shot at while getting groceries out of her car in Columbia
COLUMBIA – Columbia police are searching for two juveniles after a shooting at an apartment complex on Hendricks Street, according to WDAM. WDAM reported that the shooting happened Wednesday night. Columbia Police Department Detective Chris Brumfield said dispatchers received a 911 call about shots fired around 8:23 p.m. Brumfield told WDAM that a witness said […]
MDWFP announces updates to freshwater fishing regulations across Mississippi
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is encouraging anglers to familiarize themselves with several updates to the state’s freshwater fishing regulations, including changes to largemouth bass limits at several lakes. According to MDWFP, the changes are designed to simplify daily creel limits and eliminate outdated restrictions that are no longer necessary. […]
Jackson seeks volunteers for continuing corridor cleanup events
JACKSON — The City of Jackson is seeking volunteers for three upcoming corridor cleanup events planned for July as part of Mayor John Horhn’s Inter-Faith Task Force and the city’s Innovation Team initiative to improve neighborhoods across the capital city. The cleanup efforts are part of the Corridor Clean-Up Series, a community-wide beautification campaign developed […]
Several injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-20 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is responding to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Hinds County. MHP said the crash happened on I-20 westbound near the 19-mile marker. According to troopers, the crash involved two 18-wheelers, three pickup trucks and three passenger vehicles. Several people were injured in the crash, MHP said. One […]
Y101, Salvation Army Jackson Metro Area to host Stuff the Bus school supply drive
FLOWOOD — The Salvation Army Jackson Metro Area is hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Walmart locations in Flowood and Madison. The Salvation Army is asking the community […]
Mississippi residents can fish license-free on July 4
Mississippi residents will be able to fish without a license on July 4 as part of the state’s Free Fishing Day, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. MDWFP said Mississippi residents may sport fish without a license that day. However, officials said permits will still be required to fish at state-owned […]